Employment
Occupation of employment
About this topic
Occupation of employment classifies employed residents by the kind of work they do in their main job. It describes the roles, skills, and tasks people perform rather than the industry they work in.
This topic is useful for understanding the skill profile and socio-economic characteristics of the resident workforce. It is best interpreted with qualifications, individual income, and industry sector of employment.
Interpretation notes
- Occupation classifies the kind of work done in a person's main job, not the employer's industry.
- It applies to employed people aged 15 years and over, so it should be read with employment status when assessing labour market conditions.
Key insight
In 2021, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Wyalkatchem (S), accounting for 32.7% (68 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (14.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 10 people and 4.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Wyalkatchem (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Wyalkatchem (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wyalkatchem (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
68
% of total
32.7%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
68
32.7%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
26
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
26
12.5%
+4.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
20
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
20
9.6%
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
17
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
17
8.2%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
33
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
33
15.9%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
5
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
5
2.4%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
15
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
15
7.2%
-5.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
31
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
31
14.9%
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
3
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
3
1.4%
-0.2pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+1
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+10
+4.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+7
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+4
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+7
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
0
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-10
-5.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+9
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
0
-0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Wyalkatchem (S). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 68 | 32.7% | 14.3% | 67 | 35.1% | 14.4% | +1 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 26 | 12.5% | 14.6% | 16 | 8.4% | 13.8% | +10 | +4.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 20 | 9.6% | 17.6% | 13 | 6.8% | 18.4% | +7 | +2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 17 | 8.2% | 10.9% | 13 | 6.8% | 9.8% | +4 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 33 | 15.9% | 10.3% | 26 | 13.6% | 10.6% | +7 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 5 | 2.4% | 7.1% | 5 | 2.6% | 7.7% | 0 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 15 | 7.2% | 10.8% | 25 | 13.1% | 11.0% | -10 | -5.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 31 | 14.9% | 12.5% | 22 | 11.5% | 12.6% | +9 | +3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 3 | 1.4% | 1.9% | 3 | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 208 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 191 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +17 | 0.0pp |